Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Boot
I have always had an affinity in what I have learned is called the Semi-Brogue pattern. My first exposure to this design was via the classic Allen Edmonds “Strand”. The Strand is the classic...
I have always had an affinity in what I have learned is called the Semi-Brogue pattern. My first exposure to this design was via the classic Allen Edmonds “Strand”. The Strand is the classic...
There are a few models that I would argue are actually true classics for Alden historically. I would argue that the 9-series, 974 (Color #8 Shell Cordovan Wingtip Balmoral), 975 (Color #8 Shell Cordovan...
Alden has many amazing designs in their arsenal, but few compare to their repertoire of hand-sewn shoes. The hand-stitch work implemented by Alden is truly a rare art that is unsurpassed. These beautiful and...
The Indy Boot is a true icon. Alden’s accidentally famous boot was loved by Harrison Ford, for the comfort that it provided and he insisted that it was the boot for Indiana Jones, as...
There are very few models in Aldenville that change everything. These are one of them… Today, when we are seeking some amazing Shell or Suede models to indulge our feet, there is the classics...
When I think of Alden of Carmel, one of the designs that comes to my mind is the U-Tip Saddle Blucher. I think that their first special make-up, the AF-1, was their Whiskey and...
I have always had a strong affinity for models with a lot of brogueing. I think that is why I have always loved Alden’s Longwing Blucher and Wingtip Balmorals. There is just something about...
Alden typically makes their shoes out of Black and Color #8 Shell Cordovan, but sometimes they get to make shoes out of Whiskey, Ravello, or Cigar Shell Cordovan. They hardly get colors outside of...
Living in San Diego, one of my favorite and go-to shoes are my Whiskey LHSes. If you have noticed from some of my previous articles, I have quite an affinity for Tan Shell Cordovan...
In hindsight, I can not believe that I have buying and collecting Alden’s for over 7 years and it took me this long to be able to see a recent run of the absolutely...
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